seasonal specials
* Buy a tranquiliT aroma mat bag and mat for $60. (saves $10)
* Buy a 20-class, 30-class or unlimited class pass and receive a free tank or cap sleeve tranquiliT tee.
* Buy any class pass and get any tranquiliT tee for only $10.
* Buy admission to the spring showcase and pay only $10 for any tranquiliT tee.

enlightening events

meditative movement
Delight yourself in dance among candlelight. Learn the basics of belly dance taught by Rachel Brookmire and discover your inner goddess while exploring the aspects of dance blended with yoga by Kimberly. We will stretch our bodies and minds through dance, journal writing, and reflection in a nurturing, supportive environment.

spring showcase
Come mingle off the yoga mat, view the new tranquiliT yoga clothing and accessories collection while supporting a benefit for the DC Rape Crisis Center. An evening filled with treats, special giveaways, connecting with the community, and celebrating the yoga lifestyle.

	Date:	Wednesday, May 22
	Time:	7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
	Location:	The Blue Room at 2321 18th Street, NW
	Cost:	$20
	Questions?:	Email: info@tranquilspace.com
	To Register by Mail:	Registration Form
	To Register Online:	Register online!

newbie yogi
A workshop for introducing the basics of vinyasa yoga. Explore alignment and breathing along with basic poses and relaxation techniques. Geared for the brand new beginner or those with curiosity about yoga.

jump into yoga 2
A workshop designed for the current yoga 1 student interested in exploring the world of yoga 2. Learn the basics of yoga 2 in preparation for transitioning to this level and deepening your practice.

wild woman workshop
This delightful workshop utilizes yoga, journal writing and dancing to awaken your spirit. Come relax, self-nurture and share with other like-minded women. Honor yourself by preparing for rebirth and growth for the person you hope to emerge as in the Spring, just a few days before the Equinox. View testimonials from previous wild woman experiences.

explore the magic of yoga in mexico
Join Kimberly at Maya Tulum, a retreat center bathed by the magical and warm waters of the Caribbean Sea located 1.5 hours south of Cancun in the Yucatan Peninsula, land of the ancient Maya. Nestled at the entrance of the national park Sian Ka'an (mayan for 'where the sky is born'), an intact biosphere reserve of lagoons, mangroves, tropical rain-forest and beaches are at your doorstep. The crystal clear, turquoise colored, warm sea invites you to swim at any time. Unspoiled white sandy beaches extend for miles. The climate is ideal, and the sun shines all year with cooling sea breezes and a glorious clear sky. A divine way to experience the benefits of yoga while taking your practice deeper. Daily yoga classes, food and lodging are included. Airfare is additional. Visit Maya Tulum a photo tour.

women's circle
Join an amazing women's group this fall and meet every other Sunday to explore the best-seller The Artist's Way : A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity by Julia Cameron. This powerfully transformative and inspiring book has helped many discover the source of their creativity. Tea and treats will be served while you enjoy fellowship within the supportive feminine circle. Indulge your spirit and uncover your source of passion and purpose in the autumnal months! View testimonials from previous aspiring artists.

	Date:	Sunday, September 15 - Sunday, December 8 (7 session course)
	Time:	6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
	Location:	Private home in Dupont Circle
	Cost:	$250
	Questions?:	Email: info@tranquilspace.com
	To Register by Mail:	Registration Form
	To Register Online:	Register online!
		(In the comment box on the final payment page, please indicate what you'd like to gain from this event.)

fall foliage yoga, creativity and dance retreat
A crisp fall weekend full of yoga with Kimberly and dance with Rachel Brookmire at a beautiful spiritual center in Virginia. Unleash the flow of your creativity this season with a weekend away from it all spent exploring the interplay of yoga, dance, journal writing, meditation, hiking, soaking in the hot tub and simply being.

	Date:	Friday, November 8 - Sunday, November 10
	Time:	Friday, 7:00 p.m. - Sunday, 2:00 p.m.
	Location:	Yogaville, near Charlottesville, VA
	Cost:	$275 double occupancy, $325 single occupancy,    $250 double and $300 single if registered by November 1
	Questions?:	Email: info@tranquilspace.com
	To Register by Mail:	Registration Form
	To Register Online:	Register online for $250 double occupancy
		Register online for $300 single occupancy
		(In the comment box on the final payment page,   please indicate what you'd like to gain from this event.)

celebrate yoga in costa rica Allow lush Costa Rica to renew your spirit while escaping the chill of winter in DC! Join Kimberly for a yoga retreat nestled among the beauty of an exquisite mountain sanctuary. Each day we will share in the experience of yoga while resting our hearts & minds among the spectacular views. During your yoga breaks, take a stroll through coffee farms, nap in a hammock, swim, recieve a healing massage or simply enjoy being among the beauty of this amazing country. The spacious grounds include a hot tub, swimming pool, & luxurious gardens. A divine way to nurture your spirit over President's Day weekend. Open to all levels. Airfare is not included; there are amazing deals available right now. Your fee includes 7 nights accommodations, 3 gourmet meals per day, transportation to & from the airport &, 3 eco-adventure excursions including a full day of white water rafting! Date:    Saturday, February 15 - Saturday, February 22, 2003 Time:    A full week of yoga & nature Location:    Pura Vida Spa, Costa Rica Cost:    Begins at $1095, $350 deposit reserves your space Questions?:    Contact Jennifer at 888-515-4580 To Register:    Contact Jennifer at 888-515-4580

asana and yogi of the month
big toe stretch
The benefits of this pose include developing balance, focus, confidence and stability, while opening the heart, deepening the breath, and awakening the hamstrings.

yogi of the month
This month Tranquil Space honors Trent Nichols who writes the following of his experience:

For the last several years, my only form of exercise has been either sculling or crew on the Potomac. Rowing is an amazing sport - it is both great exercise and very medatative. EVERY stroke is unique. Unfortunately, rowing is primarily a summertime sport. I was just left with indoor rowing during the winter. I wanted something more. Something challenging - both physically and mentally. My introduction to yoga first occurred in November of 2001. A very old friend of mine, who had left DC for South Beach Miami to get away from DC politics and to find new meaning in life, had become a very well respected yoga instructor there. I hadn't seen Kinga in 3 years - her transformation was amazing. I took one class under her instruction and I has hooked - and sore for the next three days! When I returned to DC, I found Kimberly's Tranquil Space.

One of the aspects of yoga that most intrigues me is that there is SO much to learn. Yoga is a tradition that is thousands of years old, both a philosophy and a practice, a tradition of both mind and body. One of the many welcome aspects of Kimberly's Tranquil Space is that it is a very open place, where participants are allowed, rather than required, to observe, learn, and practice yoga at their own speed; to focus on their own needs, whether it is simply stretching and strengthening their bodies, or their minds. None of the teachers at Tranquil Space attempt, at any time, to move or "adjust" you in a direction you don't want to go. What you will find is a place and people who embody the gentle, open philosophy and practice of yoga.

I feel very fortunate to have found Kimberly's Tranquil Space (it is so tempting to say "MY Tranquil Space"). One last note - whatever you do, don't miss the tea and cookies after class! That is a unique experience in and of itself.

tranquil space boutique
tranquiliT line of yoga clothing and accessories
Tranquil Space's boutique is expanding in celebration of our new tranquiliT collection, a line designed specifically for the active & stylized yoga lifestyle.

• yoga mats in periwinkle, lilac and emerald / $25

• men's and ladies tranquliT yoga pants / $45 - to be unveiled at the spring showcase

• handmade aroma tranquiliT mat bags in classic, toile and floral / $45

• handmade aroma tranquiliT tote bags / $35 - to be unveiled at the spring showcase

• tranquiliT towels / $12

• silk eyepillows in black, eggplant and teal / $12

• tranquiliT tank and cap sleeve tees / $15

• tranquiliT 3/4 and long sleeve tees / $20

A portion of the tranquiliT tee proceeds are donated to My Sister's Place - a community committed to eradicating domestic violence.

To order, please contact tranquiliT boutique at boutique@tranquilspace.com or visit the studio. Watch for our online boutique coming soon.

Mark your calendars and join us on Wednesday, May 22 for the Spring Showcase at the Blue Room for the viewing of the tranquiliT collection and to benefit the DC Rape Crisis Center.

kimberly's closing thoughts

During a recent teacher training with one of my favorite vinyasa yoga teachers, I asked her what transformed her teaching to the next level. She replied that the Shambhala Buddhism training evolved her teaching in amazing ways. So upon my return from the training, I immediately and eagerly enrolled in Level 1 "The Art of Being Human" which focuses on our basic goodness, self-compassion, and lojong (mind training) through meditation which I completed last weekend. I must confess that although it was painful mentally and physically to sit for hours and be so out of touch with what was going on outside, I found a sense of relief from the process. My hips are STILL sore but my mind is accutely aware of the small things; noticing the way herbal tea tastes, feeling my feet on the yoga mat, sensing the feelings of tightness or openness in my body, observing emotions that come up throughout the day.

According to Pema Chodron, "The basic notion of lojong is that we can make friends with what we reject, what we see as 'bad' in ourselves and in other people. If we begin to live in this way, something in us that may have been buried for a long time begins to ripen. This is referred to as 'bodhichitta', or awakened heart. It's something that we already have but usually have not yet discovered. Our confusion and misery come from not knowing that the pot of gold is right here and from always looking for it somewhere else."

The words and notions of the Shambhala training are beautiful and thought-provoking. How to live in this world fully, open to all that transpires and feel the present moment without judgment or desire to be elsewhere? I love the concept and am exploring ways to implement my first training in preparation for Level 2, "Birth of the Warrior" - once my hips feel normal again! I wish you an experience of complete acceptance of who you are, the sense of limitless possibility you possess and the motivation to explore ways to experience life fully this May both off and on the yoga mat. Begin by bringing this sense of awareness and acceptance to your practice and watch what unfolds.

Blessings,
Kimberly Wilson
Creative Director